Beta [bey-tuh or, chiefly Brit., bee-tuh]verb: To edit and comment on someone else's work before it's finalized, taken presumably from the old software term "betatesting."noun: Someone who edits your work upon your request (or bribe).

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Preferred Ships: Hermione / Severus ---
I will read other ships but am firmly biased against any ship involving the squid especially as related to other characters that are not squids (not to be confused with Squibs) - unless the squid is an animagus who has preferred to be in squid form as opposed to human form due to personal issues, social inadequacies, hiding from Professor Trelawney, etc. *waves to free-range plot bunny & rabid bunny pals*

Notes: I do have some very small experience as a beta, but the majority of it is related to college essays & stories (writing classes), and none of it is related to the Harry Potter fandom.
I can tell you that I'm unsure what exactly British English is. As far as I know, it's all about the spelling & some word differences between the U.S. and Britain. If that's the case, then I am at least partially versed in British English.
I can promise that the longest it will take me to get through a work will be a week; but, more than likely, it will take less than that.